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Intellectual property protection, new quality productivity, and economic growth: Empirical evidence from China

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: : This study utilizes the panel data of 31 provinces in China from 2012 to 2022 to empirically examine the impact of the coupled synergy of Intellectual Property Protection and New Quality Productivity on economic growth, and introduces the regulatory and mediating mechanisms of scientific and technological innovation, mismatch of innovation resources, and international competitiveness. The study finds that: (1) Intellectual Property Protection and New Quality Productivity can significantly promote economic growth, and the better the synergy between the two, the stronger the promotion effect; (2) there is obvious heterogeneity among regions, and the synergy effect is more significant in the eastern and central regions; (3) science and technology innovation plays a key intermediary role; (4) mismatch of innovation resources and international competitiveness play an important moderating effect in this mechanism. This conclusion provides empirical references for improving the intellectual property system, cultivating new quality productivity and realizing high-quality development.

Source: International Review of Economics & Finance

DOI: 10.1016/j.iref.2025.104145

Authors: Rengui Guo, Yilong Ruanzhou, Hanmo Ruan

Institution: Central South University

Language: English

Topic: Economic Growth and Productivity

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,930